# Bayberry extract

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_unii_2_vz27_d14_uh
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Humectant, Moisturising, Emollient, Skin conditioning, Astringent, Hair conditioning
Identifier: DTXSID10896875

> Bayberry extract: Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a moisturiser and an emollient. Myrica Cerifera Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. Compiled from 5 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Myrica Cerifera Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
- EU: Active — Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
- EU: Active — Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax is a wax obtained from the covering of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
- EU: Active — Myrica Cerifera Fruit/Bark Extract is the extract of the fruit and bark of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
- EU: Active — Myrica Cerifera Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Film former.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/35427
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2019-12-20): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=57072
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566
- FDA GSRS UNII (updated 2026-02-26): https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/
- openFDA Substance (updated 2026-05-24): https://api.fda.gov/other/substance.json?search=unii:2VZ27D14UH

_Assessed by Greenveil._